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Bahamas Cruising Guide: Quick Reference for Boaters

Bahamas Cruising Guide: Quick Reference for Boaters

Quick-reference guide for up-to-date Bahamas cruising info in print or PDF

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Your Shortcut to Easier Cruising in the Bahamas

Cruising the Bahamas is a dream—until you're juggling charts, cruising forums, and five open tabs just to plan the next day. Whether you're sailing the Bahamas for the first time or making your fifth loop through the Exumas, this Bahamas cruising guide saves you hours of planning and helps you avoid costly mistakes.

No more guessing where to anchor for the night, who has fuel, or how to navigate coral-strewn cuts. You'll get quick-access info on the essentials: anchorages, marinas, fuel, propane, customs, storm protection, and more—organized by location and written for real-world cruising.

From the Abacos to the southern islands, the guide puts exactly what you need at your fingertips, when you need it. Available in both waterproof print and instant PDF, updated October 2023.

If you're cruising the Bahamas without this guide, you’re working harder than you need to—and risking missing the best anchorages, safest passages, or only fuel dock for miles.

Why It’s Different • Answers at a Glance

This guide is organized first by what you need—anchorages, services, storm holes—then by location, making it faster to find what you’re looking for. No lengthy descriptions and no charts—just clear tables to pinpoint the information you need without delay.

How to Use • Quick Steps for Finding What You Need

Designed to answer your questions quickly, this guide makes navigating the Bahamas easy:

  1. Go to the Right Section: Tabs help you find what you need—anchorages, marinas, services, storm holes, or navigation alerts.
  2. Find Your Column: Look for details like wind protection, available services, or depth restrictions.
  3. Locate the X: Organized island-by-island from north to south, each X shows where you can find what you're looking for. Just find the one closest to you!

Anchorage Names: All anchorage names are Active Captain names, which can be overlaid on any navigation app like Garmin, Navionics, or Aqua Map.

For PDF Users:

  • Clickable tabs let you jump straight to the right section.
  • Searchable bookmarks make it easy to navigate the table of contents.
  • Clickable links for phone numbers and websites simplify planning.
  • Download to multiple devices used on the same boat for flexibility.
Your Choice: Print, PDF, or a Discount for Both

Select the format that works best for your cruising style:

  • Spiral-Bound Print Guide: Built for life in the cockpit with bright tabs, waterproof and tear-resistant pages, and a glare-resistant matte finish. The spiral binding lies flat for hands-free use.

  • Instant PDF Download: Available immediately after purchase—no shipping needed. Includes clickable links for phone numbers and marina websites, a searchable table of contents, and clickable tabs to navigate between sections. 

  • Want Both? Add both to your cart, and the PDF will be automatically discounted to 50% off!

Whichever format you choose, this guide keeps essential information at your fingertips.

Made in USA • Built to Last • Environmentally Friendly

Designed in the USA; printed in the USA on American-made recyclable synthetic paper using environmentally-friendly soy-based inks at a facility that is completely wind-powered. Minimal packaging. Tough enough to handle life on a boat, it won’t tear, degrade, or smear, even in humid conditions or if you have sunscreen on your hands.

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Raved About By Bob G. I. . . .

"Basically, this is the Cliff Notes of what one needs to know when sailing in the Bahamas. I will be recommending this to all of my sailing friends. This guide is very well laid out and easy to use. It is now one of my first go-tos when traveling in the Bahamas."

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Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.
Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.
Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.
Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.
Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.
Cruisers University logo, where The Boat Galley team teaches in-depth liveaboard and cruising seminars.AGLCA logo, representing seminars and resources shared by The Boat Galley team for Great Loop cruisers.American Sailing Association logo, highlighting seminars led by The Boat Galley team for sailors.Boat US Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s tips for boat owners and cruisers.The New York Times logo, featuring interviews with The Boat Galley team on cruising and boat life preparation.SAIL Magazine logo, featuring articles by The Boat Galley team about life aboard and sailing tips.Cruising World logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s contributions on successful cruising and boat life.The Weather Channel logo, highlighting The Boat Galley team’s hurricane prep advice for boaters in live interviews.Spinsheet Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s published articles on boating and cruising.Boating Writers International logo, 1st place award for excellence in boating articles.Bluewater Sailing Magazine logo, highlighting articles by The Boat Galley team on offshore sailing.Salty Dawg Sailing Association logo, showcasing seminars delivered by The Boat Galley team for members.SSCA logo, highlighting seminars by The Boat Galley team on successful liveaboard cruising.PassageMaker Magazine logo, featuring The Boat Galley team’s expertise on cruising powerboats.Good Old Boat Magazine logo, showcasing articles by The Boat Galley team on maintaining and cruising older boats.

Meet The Boat Galley Team

At The Boat Galley, we’re all cruisers. We know the joys—and the challenges—of boat life. The steep learning curve, costly mistakes, and hours spent searching for answers can be overwhelming. We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve created practical tools, trusted resources, and real-world guides to help you skip the frustrations and focus on enjoying your cruising life.

Curious about our story and what drives us? Learn more about us here.

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Mindi C.

Love the additional info in the back!

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Joe G.

I have not received as of yet

When we got Joe's note that he hadn't received it, we immediate sent another one out!

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Michael L.
Marsh harbor

Only been to Marsh Harbor. I like the way it is designed .Definitely quick reference. Thank you Mike